Sony MDS-JE780 User Manual

©2002 Sony Corporation4-239-187-13(1)MiniDisc DeckOperating InstructionsMDS-JE780

10GB If the MD has been partially recorded, recording starts after the recorded tracks.1 Turn on the amplifier and programme source, and select the so

Recording to MDs11GBWhat is the Group function?The Group function allows you to play, record and edit the tracks on an MD in groups. This is convenien

12GBRecording into a new groupYou can create new groups by CD album or artist, etc.1 Do steps 1 to 4 of “Recording to an MD” on page 10.2 Press GROUP

Recording to MDs13GBAfter recordingPress EJECT A to remove the MD or press ?/1 to turn off the deck.“TOC” or “TOC Writing” starts flashing. The TOC is

14GBTips• The MDLP indicator lights up when you select LP2 or LP4 in step 2 above.• The deck is set at the factory to add “LP:” at the beginning of a

Recording to MDs15GBTo change the trigger level for Automatic Track MarkingDo the procedure below to change the signal level that triggers Automatic T

16GB4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select the setting, then press AMS or YES.5 Press MENU/NO.Notes• Smart Space does not affect the order

Recording to MDs17GBMonitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)You can monitor the selected input signal even when you are not recording it.1 Press EJ

18GBThe Music Synchro-recording allows you to automatically synchronize recording to the MD deck with the playing of the selected programme source. Th

Recording to MDs19GBIf the CD player does not start playingSome CD players may not respond when you press CD SYNCHRO START on the remote. Press X on t

2GBTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the

20GBLoad an MD as illustrated below.1 Turn on the amplifier and select MD on the amplifier.2 Press ?/1 to turn on the deck.The STANDBY indicator turns

Playing MDs21GBOther Operations1) Automatic Music Sensor2) When you locate a point while monitoring the sound.3) When you locate by observing the time

22GBUsing the MD displayPress LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly.The display changes cyclically as follows:NoteNote that, depending on the st

Playing MDs23GBThis function allows you to listen only to your favorite tracks which you have registered into a group.1 Do steps 1 to 3 of “Playing an

24GBYou can pick out the tracks that you like and specify the playing order in a programme containing up to 25 tracks.Programming the tracks1 While th

Playing MDs25GBInserting blanks between tracks during play (Auto Space)The MD deck can be set to automatically insert a three-second blank between tra

26GBBefore editingYou can edit an MD only when:• The MD is recordable.• The MD play mode is normal play.NoteWhen the Group function is on, editing can

Editing Recorded MDs27GBThe MD deck lets you erase unwanted tracks quickly and easily.The three options for erasing recordings are:• Erasing a single

28GBErasing a portion of a track— A-B Erase FunctionYou can specify a portion within a track and erase the portion with ease. You can shift the desire

Editing Recorded MDs29GBYou can use this function to mark track numbers after recording. The total number of tracks increases by one and all the track

3GBMain unit...4Remote control...5Getting StartedHooking up the aud

30GBYou can use this function to combine 2 tracks into a single track. The total number of tracks decreases by one and all tracks following the combin

Editing Recorded MDs31GBYou can use this function to change the order of any track on the disc. When you move tracks, the tracks are automatically ren

32GBNaming a track or an MD using the controls on the deck1 While the deck is stopped, playing, recording, or paused, press MENU/NO. “Edit Menu” appea

Editing Recorded MDs33GB3 Enter a character using letter/number buttons.If you have selected upper cases or lower cases1 Press the corresponding lette

34GBYou can enter a name for a group. Names can consist of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. A total number of about 1,700 charac

Editing Recorded MDs35GBErasing a group nameUse this function to erase the name of a group.1 While the deck is stopped, press GROUP ON/OFF.The GROUP O

36GBTips• To create a group without registering any tracks, turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “None” appears, then press AMS or YES.“Complet

Editing Recorded MDs37GBReleasing the registrations of all tracks on an MD— All Release FunctionYou can release the group registrations of all tracks

38GB6 Press AMS or YES.“(S.F) Edit OK?” appears in the display.7 Press AMS or YES again.The deck starts recording over the existing track. “S.F Edit(:

Other Functions39GBYou can undo the last edit operation and restore the contents of the MD to the condition that existed before the operation. Note, h

4GB AMS wj (14) (21) (27) (39) (43)CLEAR wh (24) (33) (43)Display window waEJECT A 8 (10) (21) (26)GROUP ON/OFF 3 (11) (23) (34)GROUP SKIP 4 (12) (23)

40GBFinely controlling the pitch (Fine Control Function)You can fine control the playback speed in 0.1% increments from the factory setting (“Off”) to

Other Functions41GBTipDo the following procedure to specify the fade-in or fade-out duration for playback or recording.1 While the deck is stopped or

42GBBy connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you can start and stop playing/recording operations at specified times. For further information

Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard43GBYou can use any IBM1)-compatible keyboard2) with a PS/2 interface. You can select a keyboard with either an

44GB If you use a keyboard, you can quickly enter or edit names. While editing a name, you can move the cursor in jumps or scroll the name. Shortcut t

Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard45GBAssigning a characterIf your keyboard layout does not match the system settings, the display may show the wr

46GBOn safetyOn safetyShould any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the deck and have it checked by qualified personnel before opera

Additional Information47GB“Disc Full!” appears before the maximum number of tracks is reachedFluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes inte

48GBGuide to the Serial Copy Management SystemDigital audio components, such as CDs, MDs, and DATs, make it easy to produce high-quality copies of mus

Additional Information49GBThe deck does not record.• The MD is record-protected. Slide the record-protect tab and close the slot.• The deck is not con

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages5GBAyB qs (20)CD SYNCHRO STANDBY 7 (18)CD SYNCHRO START 7 (18)CD SYNCHRO STOP 7 (19)CLEAR 6 (24) (33) (43)

50GBC14/TOC Error• The deck could not read the TOC on the MD properly., Insert another disc., If possible, erase all the tracks on the MD (page 27).C4

Additional Information51GBIncomplete!The S.F Edit (changing the recording level after recording, Fade-in, Fade-out) operation was not performed proper

52GB 1) For European model2) For other modelSystem MiniDisc digital audio systemDisc MiniDiscLaser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm) Emission duration

Additional Information53GBOutputsPHONES Jack type: stereo phoneRated output: 28 mWLoad impedance: 32 ohmsANALOG OUT Jack type: phonoRated output: 2 Vr

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6GB1) Digital equipment with a DIGITAL OUT connector only2) Digital equipment with both DIGITAL IN and OUT connectorsGetting StartedHooking up the aud

Getting Started7GBRequired cordsA Audio connecting cords (2) (supplied)When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to match the colour-coded pin

8GBTo connect the mains leadConnect the mains lead of the deck to mains.Notes• If you use a timer, connect the mains lead to the socket of the timer.•

Getting Started9GBNotes• Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable between the MD deck and the computer. Be sure to connect the MD deck directly to